NUR2063 Essentials of pathophysiology – Exam 2 Review Sheet 2022 update Rasmussen College, Florida
Covers Modules 4, 5, and 6 – Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10
1. What is gastritis? What are causes?
a. Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
b. Causes: Alcohol, aspirin, and bacteria.
2. Revi...
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pathophysiology – Exam 2 Review Sheet
2022 update Rasmussen College,
Florida
Covers Modules 4, 5, and 6 – Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10
1.What is gastritis? What are causes?
a.Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining.
b.Causes: Alcohol, aspirin, and bacteria.
2.Review the etiology and clinical manifestations of GERD. What are complications of GERD if left untreated?
a.Gerd (Gastroesophageal reflux disease): Backflow of gastric contents into esophagus through lower esophageal sphincter.
b.Complications: Inflammation – irritation and swelling – narrowing of the esophagus
3.Review the etiology and clinical manifestations of peptic ulcer disease (PUD).
a.PUD (Peptic Ulcer Disease): Painful sores or ulcers develop in the lining of the stomach.
b.Clinical manifestations: vomiting, faintness, weight loss, blood in stool.
4.Review the etiology and clinical manifestations for pseudomembranous colitis?
a.PUD (Pseudomembranous colitis): Acute inflammation and necrosis (Death of cells) of the large intestine. Caused by clostridium difficile (Exposure to antibiotics).
b.Clinical manifestations: bloody diarrhea – abdominal pain – fever – leukocytosis
5.Review signs and symptoms of appendicitis. How do we assess for this condition?
a.Signs: Right lower quadrant pain Inflammation of the vermiform appendix
b.Symptoms: McBurney’s point (Right side of abdomen) – Nausea – vomiting – fever – diarrhea – inflammation.
6.Review causes of bowel obstructions. Know the difference between functional bowel obstructions versus mechanical obstructions. Know examples of each type
a.Causes of bowel obstruction: Hernias, colon cancer, certain medications, inflamed intestine EX: Crohn’s disease.
b.Functional bowel obstructions: there is no physical blockage, however, the bowels are not moving food through the digestive tract
c.Mechanical obstructions: Adhesions (Scar like tissue) – Hernia (Fatty tissue squeezing through
muscle) – Tumors – impacted feces.
7.Review signs and symptoms of liver disease. What is another term for end-stage liver disease?
a.Signs: lOMoARcPSD|10892396
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ii.Portal hypertension (Increase in pressure within the portal vein EX: GI congestion carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver)
iii.Jaundice (yellowing of skin and breakdown of red blood cells)
iv.Ascites: Pathologic accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
1.Diagnosis: Fluid examination from abdominal paracentesis
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